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Iron(II) chloride means the iron is in the +2 oxidation state. The oxidation number of chlorine is typically -1. Since there are two chloride ions, the total negative charge is -2 (2 x -1 = -2). The +2 oxidation state of iron balances the -2 charge from the two chloride ions, resulting in a neutral compound.
Answer: Iron (Fe) = +2, Chlorine (Cl) = -1